8.3
pretty bad- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 4,157 miles
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In Oct.2002 my truck shut off while driving down the road. In the past the truck had shut off in reverse or when I was at a dead stop and then press the gas, but this time I had to drive with my foot on the gas and the brake at the same time and then put it in neutral at a stop to keep the gas going. I had also had a problem with my blinkers. You turn the left one on and occasionally the right one will blink to-like "hazard lights". my dash board would also light up while driving or even when I come to a stop at a light. I put it off until the driving down the road. The dealership said it was a computer problem and the truck had been doing it since day 1, they couldn't find the problem to the blinkers. Also the A/C condesation line had a crack in it and was leaking into my passenger side floor-that was a second trip. Now my truck is haveing the same shut-off problem starting just like it did last time-so now I am looking into the "lemon law", it seems to apply so far.
- Marietta, GA, USA
Vehicle has a very rough idle and constantly stalls without warning while driving. The dealer has not been able to determine cause of problem.
- Stewartville, MN, USA
Consumer states vehicle special ordered with power windows and locks stalled out 3 times. Dealer replaced blown ignition fuse, replaced fuse that shorten relating to the installation of the power windows and locks and replaced a mis-routed wiring in the ignition switch. In addition, the electric locks do not work, and the light switch must be jiggled in order to turn the lights off. Consumer is requesting replacement of another Dakota (slt) model.
- Fort Worth, TX, USA
Gasoline is getting into the engine oil system which could result in an explosion or fire.
- Beaufort, NC, USA
Vehicle will stall while consumer is driving. Vehicle stalls at any speed. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause of problem.
- Rogers, AR, USA
Vehicle was burning smoke and engine oil. Dealer has been notified of problem, and technician couldn't duplicate problem.
- Elton, MD, USA
While driving engine stalled and could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
- Anniston, AL, USA
Engine stumbles at 2300 RPM, two dealers have said problem is characteristic and not repairable. Steering is stiff at center very light elsewhere causing oversteering at the transition, also characteristic according to dealers. Steering problem amplified starting from stop and turning corner. Excessive vehicle roll and stumbling accentuates steering instability. Also noticable on freeway entrance/exit ramps when steering is on the transition between heavy and light effort.
- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Engine oil pressure drops to the low mark on the gauge with engine in gear, at operating temperture with A/C off.
- Beaufort, NC, USA
- Annville, PA, USA